Women of Excellence

Announcing the 5th Annual Woman of Excellence Award

The Women of Excellence award is given on an annual basis by the MOA to recognize a female osteopathic physician who has provided exemplary leadership in the field of medicine. 

Qualifications: Female osteopathic physician who is a current member of the MOA and exhibits leadership for the profession or the advancement of women in the field of medicine. 

Application Process: She may nominate herself or be nominated by another osteopathic physician of the MOA in the form of a letter of nomination describing why she believes she qualifies for the award. A current CV is also required. Please address the following questions in your nomination letter:

• What things makes the candidate uniquely qualified to receive the award?
• What contributions have they made to the profession? (articles, lectures, committee involvement, teaching, leadership)
• What has the candidate done to demonstrate their commitment to leadership?

Nominations must be submitted by April 1, 2020 and are now closed.

Due to the cancellation of the 121st Annual Spring Scientific Convention, the award will be announce at the 16th Annual Autumn Scientific Convention in November in Grand Rapids. Further event details to be determined. 

Past Award Recipients:

2019: Kathleen Rollinger, DO

2018: Myral Robbins, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP

2017: Carol Monson, DO

2016: Dorothy Carnegie, DO